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2018 Press Releases and News

Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces that it has developed the next generation of precision power analyzers that offer exceptional measurement accuracy of ±0.03%. The WT5000 combines accuracy with stability, noise immunity and flexibility to meet the measurement needs of those who develop energy-efficient systems.

In the rapidly evolving industry sectors of electric vehicles, renewable energy, and energy efficient technologies, the need for reliability in testing to enhance safety, efficiency and performance has never been greater. In the WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer, engineers have a versatile platform that delivers both reliable measurements for today’s needs and is flexible to meet the needs of tomorrow.
Yokogawa developed the WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer to help satisfy evolving application requirements and ever-changing international standards that call for custom measurements and consistent accuracy.

Exceptional measurement accuracy:
The WT5000 achieves the world’s highest measuring accuracy: ±0.03% at 50/60 Hz, allowing precision evaluation of power consumption, loss, and efficiency of electrical and electronic devices. The wide dynamic current range of the WT5000 is indispensable for testing energy-saving designs.
One of the essential elements for determining the performance of a power measuring instrument is the A/D converter that performs analog-to-digital conversion. In order to obtain the world’s highest measurement accuracy, the WT5000 uses an 18-bit converter with a sampling frequency of 10 MS/s. This allows for precise capture of waveforms from the latest high-speed inverter devices while producing a stable measurement.

Up to 7 Input Channel Modular Flexibility:
While the WT5000 has the same dimensions as existing models in Yokogawa’s WT series, it incorporates up to seven input channels, supporting applications that previously would have required synchronization of 2 multiple instruments. As a result, it offers considerable savings in installation space, communications overheads, and cost-effectiveness.
Further benefits result from the use of plug-in modular input elements, which can be swapped directly by the user. The 30 A and 5 A elements can be switched for applications involving electric vehicles or fuel-cell vehicles, where developers are increasingly required to evaluate a number of different motors. Using the WT5000 equipped with the /MTR1 and /MTR2 options, it is possible to evaluate up to four motors simultaneously with one unit. These options support A, B, Z position signals from encoders as well as analog or pulse type signals from torque meters.
Harmonic measurements for multi-phase systems is greatly enhanced due to the 7 element input design. Simultaneous dual harmonic analysis can be performed up to the 500th order and up to a 300 kHz fundamental waveform. This enables measurement of the fundamental frequency from the rotational speed of the motor, while also checking the influence of the switching frequency from inverter drive.

External sensor input function is fitted as standard:
An external current sensor input function is fitted as standard in the input element of both the 30 A and 5 A input elements of the WT5000 in order to meet the needs of an increasing number of applications that require the evaluation of larger-current devices, such as electric vehicles and large-scale solar installations. For much higher currents (up to 2000A RMS) dedicated high-current sensors are available. Yokogawa AC/DC CT series sensors are current output in order to minimize the influence of noise, the 5A input element is well suited for use with these current sensors.

Applications:
Manufacturing testing and inspection, in addition to research and development of products requiring high precision power testing.
Applications involving electric vehicles or fuel-cell vehicles, where developers are increasingly required to evaluate a number of different motors.

The WT5000 Precision Power Analyzer precisely tests and evaluates power output and loss with consistency and accuracy. This power analyzer accommodates a variety of plug-in options to streamline efficiency and 3 reduce or eliminate the need for multiple devices in the power testing phase. Users have the flexibility to utilize the features of the WT5000 specific to their application, increasing efficiency and providing cost savings while producing extremely accurate results.

RIGOL introduced our Real-Time Analysis solutions with the RSA5000 earlier this year. It combined the power of a high performance swept spectrum analyzer with superior Real-time performance unmatched in this product category. Now, with the introduction of the RSA3000, RIGOL is extending its Real-Time Analysis solutions to applications that don’t require the high performance or standard options of the performance RSA5000 Series. Price sensitive engineers looking to bring Real-Time Analysis to their test bench can now get an upgradable, powerful solution at an exceptional entry price.

Available in 3.0GHz and 4.5GHz models with available tracking generators, the RSA3000 comes standard with 10MHz of Real-time analysis bandwidth but can be upgraded to 40MHz at any time. With the 40MHz option applied, the RSA3000 delivers the same seamless capture, minimum probability of intercept (POI) of 7.45 µs, 7 rich visualization modes and powerful triggering capability as the RSA5000 providing a complete real-time analysis package for engineers at lower entry price.

Available in 3.0GHz and 4.5GHz models with available tracking generators, the RSA3000 comes standard with 10MHz of Real-time analysis bandwidth but can be upgraded to 40MHz at any time. With the 40MHz option applied, the RSA3000 delivers the same seamless capture, minimum probability of intercept (POI) of 7.45 µs, 7 rich visualization modes and powerful triggering capability as the RSA5000 providing a complete real-time analysis package for engineers at lower entry price.

The RSA3000 can also function as a traditional swept spectrum analyzer with solid specifications sufficient for most applications. Resolution Bandwidth (RBW) is standard at 10Hz with an option for 1Hz, noise floor as low as -161dBm, phase noise of -102dBc/Hz, and a full span sweep as fast as 1ms.

“Engineers are increasingly looking to Real-Time Spectrum Analysis to solve their RF integration and debug challenges. The RSA3000 brings to these engineers the same exceptional value for Real-Time Analysis that RIGOL’s DSA815-TG has in traditional swept applications,” says Michael Rizzo, General Manager of RIGOL North America. “With entry price of only $6075 CAD, complete real-time upgradability and sufficient swept spectrum specifications for most general purpose applications, the RSA3000 is a great option for customers needing real-time analysis capabilities with limited budgets.”

The RIGOL RSA3000 takes 146,484 FFTs per second providing a minimum 100% POI of 7.45 µs. This class leading performance allows users to confidently capture pulsing, hopping and fast transient signals as short as 7.45 µs and display accurate power 100% of the time. Signals as low as 1 µs can be captured thanks to our seamless FFT capture. The RSA3000 provides 7 rich data views to allow engineers to visualize the most complex RF environments. Density Displays help to see time varying signals and resolve hidden and superimposed signals in the same frequency band. Spectrogram Displays allow users to evaluate changes in signal behavior over time, especially useful in identifying hopping patterns and characterizing PLLs. Power versus Time Displays show the RF Power for the real time span over a user defined time span helping measure the duration and timing of pulsing signals and characterizing signals with amplitude modulation like ASK.

RIGOL Real-time Spectrum Analyzers come standard with an IF output which converts the entire real-time span to a 430MHz carrier. Using this capability, along with a 500MHz Oscilloscope the user can complete detailed multi-domain measurements when integrating Wireless technologies. The new RIGOL DS7000 Oscilloscope provides an Enhanced High Resolution Color FFT capability perfect for this type of multi-domain measurement.

RIGOL Real-time Spectrum Analyzers come standard with an IF output which converts the entire real-time span to a 430MHz carrier. Using this capability, along with a 500MHz Oscilloscope the user can complete detailed multi-domain measurements when integrating Wireless technologies. The new RIGOL DS7000 Oscilloscope provides an Enhanced High Resolution Color FFT capability perfect for this type of multi-domain measurement.

The RSA3000 is available and shipping now. Please contact RIGOL or any authorized partner for information.

The 7000 Series delivers unmatched price/performance capability in a mid-range oscilloscope. With 10GSa/sec Sample rate and up to 500M Record Length the 7000 Series can deliver 20X Oversampling on a 500MHz signal providing unmatched signal resolution while still capturing a full 50ms; significantly longer than available in competitive products.

The core of the 7000 Series Oscilloscope is RIGOL’s new UltraVision II architecture and its Phoenix chip-set. Two custom ASICs provide analog front end and signal processing performance. These chips are surrounded by a high performance hardware design including Xilinx Zync-7000 SoC, Dual Core Arm-9 Processors, Linux +Qt Operating System, High Speed DDR System Memory and QDRII Display memory. This architecture enables a high waveform capture rate of 600,000wfms/sec, color graded intensity display, and outstanding time-base accuracy and jitter performance.

“RIGOL will be celebrating our 20th Anniversary in 2018. We shipped our 1st Oscilloscope in 1999 and the 7000 Series represents our 10th generation oscilloscope. We are very excited about our new proprietary chip-set and the transformational capabilities it allows us to bring to market,” says Michael Rizzo, General Manager of RIGOL North America. “Constant innovation has allowed RIGOL to reduce our customers cost of test while still delivering uncompromised performance products. The new Phoenix Chip-set is an investment in technology that will be a building block for years to come.”

The 7000 Series comes with a next generation user interface giving the customer five unique ways to interact with their instrument. A vivid 10.1″ (1024×600) display supports a responsive and intuitive touch navigation. Customers requiring a larger display can take advantage of the native HDMI support to drive large displays and control the instrument with a mouse. The DS7000 also supports a touch enabled browser capability so you can control the instrument on your network via a tablet or smartphone. Traditional knobs, buttons, and soft keys are still available for those who choose to work with a traditional UI. Lastly, the UltraScope remote control and display software will let users interface with the unit directly from their PC.

Solving customer’s challenges requires analysis capabilities and the 7000 Series provides a comprehensive set of advanced analysis tools. Six-in-One capability provides multiple instrument types. Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Protocol Analyzer, Waveform Generator, Digital Voltmeter, and Counter/Totalizer are all integrated into the 7000 Series. Beyond that tools like Zone Triggering, 41 Precision Measurements, Multiple High Resolution Color FFTs, as well as standard Histogram and Pass/Fail Analysis make the 7000 Series a powerful mid-range debug solution.

“We believe the 7000 Series is simply the most powerful and affordable mid-range oscilloscope in the market,” continues Michael Rizzo. “With category leading performance, robust analysis tools, and a next gen UI, delivered at a starting price of only $3347 CAD, we encourage customers considering the MDO3000 from Tektronix or the DSOX3000T from Keysight to compare the performance, features and overall value of the RIGOL 7000 Series Oscilloscope.”

The 7000 Series is available and shipping now. There are 8 Models (100MHz, 200MHz, 350MHz, and 500Mhz) with or without the Logic Analyzer (MSO). Pricing Starts at just $3347 CAD. Learn more about the RIGOL 7000 Series Digital Oscilloscope at WWW.RIGOLcanada.com.

The DS2000E is available at either 100MHz or 200MHz bandwidths. All models provide 2 analog channels with 50 Ω input impedance standard. With real-time sample rate of 1GS/Sec (on both channels), memory depth of up to 28Mpts standard, and waveform capture rate up to 50,000 wfms/sec, the DS2000E provides the raw instrument performance required to meet today’s more advanced debug challenges. When coupled with the large 8 inch WVGA intensity graded display, complete network connectivity, hardware waveform record/playback, serial trigger and decode, and other advanced analysis capabilities, engineers and technicians will see RIGOL has again transformed the price performance assumptions in the Basic Oscilloscope Market.

“The new DS2000E platform extends our legacy of revolutionizing price performance in the test and measurement market,” says Mike Rizzo, General Manager of RIGOL North America. “Customers needing advanced analysis and instrument performance on extremely tight budgets can now get these advanced capabilities without compromising performance or breaking their budget.”

There are lower priced 200MHz Oscilloscopes on the market but budget conscious customers looking for solutions should be careful to choose products that have sufficient sampling capability and signal interpolation algorithms to insure captured signals are properly represented on their instrument. The 200MHz DS2000E provides full 5X oversampling at 200MHz on both channels and is supported with RIGOL’s established UltraVision architecture providing unmatched signal fidelity in this instrument class.

From now until 3/31/2018 RIGOL will provide a free options upgrade with the purchase of any new DS2000E. This bundle includes all Serial Decode (RS232, I2C, SPI, CAN) and Advanced Triggering options. This further extends the transformative price/performance capabilities of the DS2000E and makes it the obvious choice for designers and technicians needing advanced embedded debug capabilities with limited budgets.

The DS2000E is available and shipping now. Please contact RIGOL or any authorized partner for information.

Release 4 of the SMARTDAC+ GP series portable paperless recorder, GX series panel-mount type paperless recorder, and GM series data acquisition system
Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6841) announces that it will introduce release 4 of the SMARTDAC+® GX series panel-mount type paperless recorder, GP series portable paperless recorder, and GM series data acquisition system on May 19.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6841) announces that it will introduce release 4 of the SMARTDAC+® GX series panel-mount type paperless recorder, GP series portable paperless recorder, and GM series data acquisition system on May 19.

Recorders and data acquisition systems (data loggers) are used on production lines and at product development facilities in a variety of industries to acquire, display, and record data on temperature, voltage, current, flow rate, pressure, and other variables. Yokogawa offers a wide range of such products, and is one of the world’s top manufacturers of recorders. Since releasing the SMARTDAC+ data acquisition and control system in 2012, Yokogawa has continued to strengthen it by coming out with a variety of recorders and data acquisition devices that meet market needs and comply with industry-specific requirements and standards.

With this release, Yokogawa provides new modules with strengthened functions that meet customer needs for the acquisition and analysis of detailed data from evaluation tests. These modules decrease the cost of introducing a control application by eliminating the need for the purchase of additional equipment.

Yokogawa Meters & Instruments Corporation announces that it has developed the AQ6374 optical spectrum analyzer and will release it on January 11. The AQ6374 features a wide dynamic range and high wavelength resolution and is capable of precisely measuring the optical spectrum of laser light in the 350 to 1750 nm wavelength range. Optical spectrum analyzers are used to resolve the wavelength components of optical devices such as semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers in order to assess their characteristics. The AQ6374 will be the only optical spectrum analyzer on offer in the market today*1 that is capable of covering both the visible light wavelengths and the wavelengths used in optical communications. Features include:

Wide wavelength range (350 to 1750 nm)

Accurate measurement of the optical spectrum of light

2016 Press Releases and News

AEMC’s Thermal Imaging IR Camera Model 1950 is equipped with infrared thermography detection technology that is used in sectors of industry as diverse as electrical maintenance, metallurgy and steel making, petroleum, automation, natural gas exploration, transportation and in other professions such as fire-fighting and surveillance. Infrared thermal imaging provides a real-time non-contact inspection method that does not require you to shut off power, shut down the equipment or interrupt production. It can diagnose latent malfunctions in advance and anticipate their occurrence and prevent production problems. The Model1950 is a powerful cost effective tool for analyzing electrical maintenance issues. It has features typically found in cameras two to three times its price. Features include:

20° x 20° field of view with an IFOV spatial resolution of 4.4mrad

Focus free imaging with automatic brightness control

320 x 240 pixel 2.8” color display

Exceptional 13 hour battery life

Captures thermal & digital images simultaneously

Programmable trigger and cursor functions

Selectable color palette

Quick startup in less than 3 seconds

November 8, 2016

Rigol Technologies Redefines Performance for Entry Level Instruments

RIGOL Technologies, Inc. announces an expansion of their Waveform Generator Portfolio. The new DG1022Z gives budget constrained customers an uncompromised solution with advanced features typically reserved for much higher price points. Now Makers, Educators, and IoT designers working with both electrical and RF applications can build long complex arbitrary waves, generate 8th order harmonics, create advanced modulations and inject random noise.

With 25MHz max sine wave and square wave frequency, 2 full function independent channels, exceptionally long Arb memory length, and 160+ built in waveforms, the RIGOL DG1022Z brings the award winning capabilities of the DG1000Z family down to the value market. Customers with limited budgets will no longer need to work around their equipment’s compromised functionality because the DG1022Z delivers:

25MHz Sine/25MHz Square wave frequency

2 Full function independent channels

8 Order harmonic generator

AM, FM, PM, ASK, FSK, PSK, and PWM Modulation

2Mpts Standard Memory (16M Optional)

SiFi Sampling Technology for improved Signal Fidelity

Built in 7 Digit Counter

+160 Standard Waveforms

The DG1022Z extends the DG1000Z portfolio to 3 models (25, 30, and 60MHz) providing the same unprecedented value at each point.

Yokogawa Meters & Instruments to Release Three New Modules for DL850E/DL850EV ScopeCorders

Model No. 720254: 4-channel isolated module (sampling rate: 1 MS/s, resolution: 16 bits) number of input channels has been doubled. As up to eight of these modules can be mounted on a DL850E or DL850EV ScopeCorder, this gives it the capability to isolate and record signals for up to 32 channels at high speed and high resolution

Model No. 720211: High-speed isolated module (sampling rate: 100 MS/s, resolution: 12 bits) 12-bit resolution and an isolation capacity of up to 1 kV, this 2-channel module features a sampling rate of 100 MS/s, making it one of the fastest data loggers on the market. these modules can be mounted on a DL850E or DL850EV ScopeCorder

2014 Press Releases and News

Chroma – New 62020H-150S 150V/40A/2kW Programmable DC Power Supply with Solar Array Simulation is an addition to Chroma’s line of programmable DC power supplies designed specifically for PV inverter testing.

June 9, 2014

Rigol Technologies Announces Expansion of its Commercial Operation

June 4, 2014

New Spectrum Analyzers up to 7.5 GHz from Rigol. 2 new high-performance, high frequency spectrum analyzers built on the extremely popular DSA800 series platform. The DSA832 and DSA875 expand the DSA800 series spectrum analyzer family to 3.2 and 7.5 GHz respectively.

April 2, 2014

Rigol Technologies Inc. announces their newest product category with the M300 Data Acquisition System. Integrating Rigol’s 6.5 digit DMM technology into a robust and versatile system mainframe with modules enabling applications from multichannel scanning to switching and control. The M300 mainframe can hold up to 5 modules and up to 320 switch points.

Rigol Technologies, Inc. announces the DS2000A series Digital Oscilloscope, the latest addition to its extensive family of test and measurement equipment. Featuring Rigol’s powerful UltraVision technology, the DS2000A delivers unprecedented value with its high sample rate, long record length, wide vertical range